We often focus on the number of words a child says, but oftentimes parents have the question: ”Is HOW my child is saying this developmentally appropriate?”
On this episode, I welcome Melissa Minney, Speech Language Pathologist and Founder of Raising Little Talkers to discuss:
The difference between speech and language
Normal progression of speech sou ... Show More
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The Follow-Up: Overcoming Percentile Anxiety
In this Follow Up episode, I’m opening up about something I’ve counseled countless parents through yet still had to face myself: the emotional weight of percentiles. After my daughter Vera was born, a mix of postpartum complications, exclusive pumping, and constant worry about he ... Show More
15m 57s
Nov 17
The Follow-Up: Helping Kids Feel Proud
Raising kids who feel proud of who they are, not just what they do, is one of the biggest gifts we can give them. In this Follow-Up episode, I revisit my conversation with Dr. Becky Kennedy, recorded back when I was a new mom trying to understand how to raise a confident child. N ... Show More
12m 32s
Sep 2022
Get your baby talking with The Speech Sisters
This week we are revisiting our most-downloaded episode from Dec. 1, 2021, as we prepare for our upcoming season: Transitions. In the new season of the podcast, we will take a look at transitions from diapers to potty, crib to bed, saying goodby to pacifiers, and lots more. Lan ... Show More
25m 5s
Nov 2021
Teach a Child to Talk with 5 Strategies from Speech Therapist
Learn the top 5 evidence-based strategies to teach parents of late talkers. Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP of teachmetotalk.com for this one-hour audio/video podcast episode, ASHA CEU Course #0421, as we discuss effective techniques to jumpst ... Show More
1h 4m
Apr 2023
How to Talk to Kids About Diets, Weight, and Food with Virginia Sole-Smith
I heard about Virginia Sole-Smith’s new book, Fat Talk: Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture, a few months ago and was so excited I immediately insisted on reading it and interviewing her. I’m a big fan of Virginia’s — she is a journalist, an author, a podcaster, the writer of th ... Show More
29m 11s
Nov 2014
#248 What Works To Help Toddlers Learn to Talk... Part 2!
In this week’s teachmetotalk podcast I'm continuing my series on what works to help toddlers learn to talk. Join me, pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP, founder of teachmetotalk.com, as I highlight strategies that are highly effective in helping late ... Show More
59 m
Oct 2018
#350 Effective Strategies for Jumpstarting Expressive Language in Toddlers
Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP as she discusses effective techniques to treat expressive language delays in toddlers. When there are no other developmental red flags (like decreased interest in social interaction, increased activity level and ... Show More
1h 5m